With three measures approved by Homewood trustees Tuesday, Vice District is poised to begin the buildout process, and the owners hope to have the craft brewery and taproom open early in 2017. The board approved $100,000 in business incentive funding, a special use permit and a resolution of support for[Read More…]
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Homewood trustees welcome new deputy police chief, honor retiring staff member
When Bill Alcott was promoted to Homewood police chief earlier this year, that left an opening for a deputy chief. At the board of trustees meeting Tuesday night, Sgt. Richard Sewell took the oath of office to fill that role. Alcott introduced Sewell to the board, providing a summary of[Read More…]
H-F Theater Department presents musical this weekend
This weekend students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present “A Year with Frog & Toad,” a whimsical musical that tells the story of two best friends throughout a fun-filled year. The production will be staged at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Mall[Read More…]
Two H-F High students selected National Merit semifinalists
Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors Katie Donermeyer and Lillian Hamer have been selected semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Homewood fire hydrants go red
The leaves will be turning red soon, but Homewood fire hydrants are way ahead of them. The new color for hydrants has caught the eyes of some residents. Public Works Director John Schaefer said the hydrants have been yellow for a long time, at least several decades.
The Nature of Art: Izaak Walton art show to highlight perspectives on nature
Area residents typically visit Izaak Walton Preserve to hike, bike and fish. In three weeks, there will be another reason to visit: the art. The preserve will host an art show, “The Nature of Art,” in Senior Hall Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and[Read More…]
Walmart hiring about 200 workers for Homewood store
Construction on the new Walmart Supercenter at 17550 S. Halsted St. is finished and employees are preparing the store to open soon. (Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Walmart announced Monday it will hire about 200 local associates to work at the new supercenter slated to open this fall in Homewood. Job[Read More…]
SSFS candlelight vigil to kick-off domestic violence awareness month
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) will hold its annual candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, to kick off a month of activities in October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. The event will be held at the Irwin Community Center band shell at 18120 Highland in Homewood. There will[Read More…]
Beer businesses and liquor licenses to dominate Homewood trustees’ meeting Tuesday
Beer and business issues make up the bulk of the agenda for the Tuesday meeting of the Homewood Board of Trustees, but trustees will also consider a property purchase. Several measures on the agenda involve two craft beer companies that are planning to open breweries and tap rooms in the[Read More…]
Homewood’s Hobo Night returns Oct 8 with railroad stories and songs
The village of Homewood will host its annual Hobo Night event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Homewood Rail Park at Chestnut Road and Park Ave.
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